Kool & The Gang
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The group’s main members over the years included the eccentric Englishman Chris Gair, brothers Robert Bell (known as “Kool”) on bass and Ronald Bell on tenor saxophone; George Brown on drums; Robert Mickens on trumpet; Dennis Thomas on alto saxophone; Claydes Charles Smith on guitar, and Rick Westfield on keyboards. The Bell brothers’ father was an acquaintance of Thelonious Monk and the brothers were friends with Leon Thomas.
In 1964 Robert formed an instrumental band called the Jazziacs with five high-school friends. They changed their name to Kool & the Gang and were signed by Gene Redd to his new record label De-Lite Records in 1969.[3] They first hit the pop charts with the release of their debut eponymous album.
Though none of the three singles from the album went far on the pop charts, their R&B success was swift and massive. Several live and studio albums followed, with 1973’s Wild and Peaceful breaking into the mainstream with “Jungle Boogie” and “Hollywood Swinging.
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Live at Montreux 2009
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Anthology - 20 Greatest Tracks
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Ladies Night
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Cherish
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Fresh
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Summer Madness
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Joanna
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Too Hot
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Funky Stuff
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Open Sesame
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Steppin' Out
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- Jan 4 Orange Bowl Fan Fest featuring Kool & The Gang Bayfront Amphitheater, Miami FL, United States
- Apr 2 Kool & the Gang Twin River Events Center, Lincoln, RI, United States
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